Unsinkable Apps: Titanic is Back!
April 4, 2012
Once again, history’s most incredible shipwreck is rising from the bottom of the sea to capture our attention. We’re talking about the RMS Titanic, which last made a splash when James Cameron’s epic romantic adventure film about the ship’s famous single journey won 11 Academy Awards and made household names out of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. And there’s no better way to prepare for today’s re-release of Titanic than by getting psyched up with these fun iPad apps.
Titanic: Her Journey ($4.99) – 100 years after the sinking of the massive ocean liner, Titanic: Her Journey presents a comprehensive interactive experience for those who would like to dive deep into the mythos of the Titanic. From the ship’s planning and construction through the official investigation of its demise, you’ll find beautiful photos, professionally recorded survivor accounts, and rare full motion video of the historic ship setting sail.
Building Titanic (Free) – Presented by the National Geographic Society in advance of their upcoming National Geographic Channel documentaries, Building Titanic follows the work of some 15,000 workers who collaborated on creating the massive Olympic-class vessel. As if you were there when it began, follow along with a timeline of over 50 important moments from the Titanic’s birth, along with rare images and stories to coincide with each event.
Shipwreck App (Free) – While the RMS Titanic might be a thing of the past, maritime disasters are still an ongoing fascination of history and boating aficionados worldwide. ShipwreckLog.com’s Shipwreck App keeps an eye on the ocean and monitors oceanic incidents happening today.
Boater’s Pocket Reference ($4.99) – Before you decide to take to the seas on your own journey, arm yourself with all the information you’ll need to sail safely. The Boaters Pocket Reference is a mobile edition of the popular printed guide to all things seafaring, from a marine terminology to navigation tips. An abundance of reference material, illustrations, and helpful how-tos are there to make sure you see dry land again.
Alexei Bochenek is a lifelong tech nerd & film buff based in Los Angeles. When he’s not playing with his phone, it’s because the movie has started. Shhhhh!
